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Cesar Alejandro Castro

Auckland

Summary

I am a professional culinary worker prepared for all kitchen tasks. Contributed to smooth kitchen operations and maintained high cleanliness standards. Reliable team player with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Experienced with food preparation, cleaning, and maintaining kitchen equipment.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Assistant

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach Resort
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Collaborated with the Head Chef in developing new menu items and specialties.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure sufficient supply for kitchen operations.
  • Executed efficient rotation of kitchen stations including grill, pastry, sushi, banquet.
  • Assisted in the preparation and presentation of various international dishes for banquet or buffet events, handling mass food production.
  • Trained new kitchen assistants on operational procedures and food safety practices.

Head Pastry Chef

Enigma Gourmet Experience
07.2022 - 04.2023
  • Led the pastry team in the planning and execution of seasonal dessert menus and author dessert.
  • Implemented cost-effective strategies to streamline pastry production while maintaining quality.
  • Add new flavor profiles and textural experiences in plated desserts.
  • Managed procurement and inventory of specialty pastry ingredients for innovative dessert creation.
  • Utilized known pastry techniques and experimented with new ones to diversify the dessert offerings.

Pastry Assistant

Tribute Fire and Origin
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Supported lead pastry chefs in daily preparation of assorted signature or author desserts.
  • Assisted with the decoration and finishing of signature or author desserts to high presentation standards.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards in the pastry kitchen.
  • Collaborated with the pastry team to innovate and design custom dessert offerings for special events.
  • Assisted in managing the pastry kitchen inventory, ensuring availability of essential ingredients and tools.
  • Pre-Professional Internships

Kitchen Assistant

JW Marriott Hotel
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Assistant in hot and cold kitchen (steak house), support in the production and assembly of dishes. Collaboration in mise en place and assembly of dishes in the restaurant specializing in sushi.
  • Pre-Professional Internship

Kitchen Assistant

Sushi at home
12.2018 - 02.2019
  • Preparation of mise en place and plate assembly.
  • Pre-Professional Internship

Kitchen Assistant

Nazai Catering & Events
04.2018 - 04.2018
  • Hot and cold kitchen assistant, grill and plate assembly for events.
  • Pre-Professional Internship

Kitchen Assistant

Sweet Basil Restaurant & Cafe
02.2018 - 04.2018
  • Manager of dining room, cafeteria, bar, hot and cold kitchen with focus on products for vegans and vegetarians.
  • Pre-Professional Internship

Education

Gastronomic Administration Degree - Faculty of Gastronomic Sciences

UTE University
09.2022

Skills

  • Chef support
  • Portion control
  • Safe food handling
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Food preparation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Ingredient knowledge

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
French
Elementary

Training

  • Macarons - Online Course - Jan 2022 - Making macarons from French and Italian meringue, handling food coloring and ganaches or different fillings.
  • Barista and Entrepreneurship - Online Master Class - Sep 2021 - Basic knowledge related to coffee, varieties, types of grinding and roasting.
  • Everything on the Grill - Online Course - Jul 2021 - Knowledge of basic and advanced techniques regarding grilling, smoking, meat, hamburgers, temperature management and wood-fired roasting.
  • Mirror Glaze and Spray - Online Course - Nov 2020 - Knowledge about the structure of entremets or desserts for display, preparation of mirror glaze and spraying or airbrush or compressor.
  • Avant-Garde Chocolaterie - Professional Training Course - Nov 2019 - Chocolate handling, making mendiants, truffles, chocolates, coloring molds or shells, ganache, sauces, gels, marshmallows, fruit paste and chocolate macaroons.
  • Basic Sushi Techniques - Express Workshop - Sep 2018 - Preparation of basic sushi rolls, cooking rice, vinegar, fillings, toppings, cutting and assembling rolls.
  • Gastronomic Photography with Smartphone - Online Course - Nov 2023 - Basics of photography, framing, lighting, resolution, angles and editing.

Timeline

Kitchen Assistant

Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach Resort
05.2024 - 05.2025

Head Pastry Chef

Enigma Gourmet Experience
07.2022 - 04.2023

Pastry Assistant

Tribute Fire and Origin
11.2021 - 06.2022

Kitchen Assistant

JW Marriott Hotel
02.2019 - 05.2019

Kitchen Assistant

Sushi at home
12.2018 - 02.2019

Kitchen Assistant

Nazai Catering & Events
04.2018 - 04.2018

Kitchen Assistant

Sweet Basil Restaurant & Cafe
02.2018 - 04.2018

Gastronomic Administration Degree - Faculty of Gastronomic Sciences

UTE University

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